Offer to take some money

”You will? That’s – that’s great! How’s 200 sound?” She exhales and then frowns, if only for a heartbeat. Then a renewed smirk wipes all the signs of worry away. ”Before you say anything, I want to make clear that it will be a loan and that I expect to be repaid in full and with appropriate interest. 10%? Or maybe 5? No, 10! I want you to show me that you’re worthy – I mean... I didn’t... 5?” She sees your smirk and again her expression changes.

A hint of red yet shades her comely face, but her eyes bore into you. You are measured and again found wanting. ”I should not,” she says, then pauses. ”I have called this a matter of economics before and I shall treat it as such. So tell me, First Officer, how would you invest my money?”